Category Archive: Fishing Kayak Reviews

Fishing kayaks we’ve tested at FishGator, complete with reviews, comments, and criticisms.

The Kajun K12 Kayak for Hunting and Fishing

Pin it About a year ago I posted a tweet mentioning that I was looking for a new kayak. The selling points for me were fairly simple. The kayak had to be light and the kayak had to be designed for fly fishing. Not too long after I had mentioned it I got a message …

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Trying a New 4 Pound Test This Winter–Seaguar Flourocarbon

Pin it Just got back from Gander Mountain, where I picked up a spool of Seaguar 4 pound test flourocarbon for my winter creek wanderings. Previously, I wrote about my tactics in Winter Trout Fishing on Oatka.  With any luck, I’ll be able to sneak out this weekend and give it a try.  Weather looks …

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Fishing Product Review| Capsurz Cap Retainer

It is rare that you find a product that does exactly what it says it will do. Capsurz® cap retainer is just that. Capsurz® cap retainer is advertised as a conveniently handy and comfortable accessory cord that will keep your cap on your head in winds up to 75 mph.

Size matters: A comparison of weight measurements and length-weight estimates for fishing tournaments

Current catch, weigh, and release (CWR) scoring methods for sport fishing tournaments (particularly bass fishing tournaments) are aimed at conserving and improving sport fisheries compared with catch and kill methods used many years ago. However, numerous studies have shown significant fish mortality are associated with the CWR method that varies with temperature, handling time and conditions, and severity of injuries associated with the initial catch (White, et al., 2007; Nelson. 1998).

How to tie the Fishgator Knot

The Fishgator Knot is tied in a way that prevents the line from cutting across itself, making it an especially superb knot for use with light monofilament or fluorocarbon line. It is a very strong and compact knot that also is less likely to catch on vegetation because when tied properly, the tag end points away from the main line.

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